What Principle Guided Developers of the DSM-IV-TR as They Wrote

question 74

Multiple Choice

What principle guided developers of the DSM-IV-TR as they wrote definitions of mental disorders?

• A) Definitions should consider political factors.
• B) Disorders should be associated with distress or disability.
• C) Deviant behaviors that are encouraged by certain religions should be included.
• D) Abnormal behaviors should have a biological basis to be considered mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Fetuses

The developmental stage of human beings in the womb from the end of the eighth week after conception until birth.

Wakefulness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, characterized by active engagement with the environment and cognitive processes.

Sleep

A natural, reversible state of rest for the mind and body, essential for health and cognition.

Developing Embryo

Describes the early stage of fetal development post-conception, characterized by rapid cellular division and differentiation.